Changes between Version 1 and Version 2 of ContemplatedPlatforms


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Timestamp:
2010-07-19T15:27:31Z (14 years ago)
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Martin Decky
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add two ancient machines, improve formatting

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  • ContemplatedPlatforms

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    11= Contemplated Platforms =
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    3 A list of platforms (computers, devices) that we find interesting as potential target for HelenOS. The devices currently listed here, being open or at least Linux-based, should be reasonably hackable.
     3A list of platforms (computers, devices) that we find interesting as potential target for HelenOS. The devices which are open or at least Linux-based, should be reasonably hackable. Many believe that we should primarily focus state-of-the-art platforms instead of porting HelenOS to interesting ancient machines. However, supporting ancient machines, if time permits, can be used to demonstrate solid software design and openness.
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    55== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemote#Fuloong_Mini-PC Fuloong Mini-PC] ==
    6 || Device class || Media box / mini-PC ||
    7 || Dimensions (w x h x d) || 181 mm x 145 mm x 37 mm ||
    8 || Weight (incl. batt) || 780 g ||
    9 || Hackability  || Linux-based ||
    10 || CPU          || 800-900 MHz Loongson 2F (MIPS64 architecture) ||
    11 || Availability || Available from some [http://www.tekmote.nl/ distributors] ||
    12 || Approx. price || 200 EUR (excl. VAT) ||
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    14 Note: Uses MIPS64 architecture which is currently not supported by HelenOS.
     6|| '''Device class''' || Media box / mini-PC ||
     7|| '''Dimensions (w x h x d)''' || 181 mm x 145 mm x 37 mm ||
     8|| '''Weight (incl. batt)''' || 780 g ||
     9|| '''Hackability''' || Linux-based ||
     10|| '''CPU''' || 800 - 900 MHz Loongson 2F (MIPS64 architecture) ||
     11|| '''Availability''' || Available from some [http://www.tekmote.nl/ distributors] ||
     12|| '''Approx. price''' || 200 EUR (excl. VAT) ||
     13|| '''Note''' || Uses MIPS64 architecture which is currently not supported by HelenOS. ||
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    1615== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GP2X_Wiz GP2X WIZ] ==
    17 || Device class || Handheld game console ||
    18 || Dimensions (w x h x d) || 121 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm ||
    19 || Weight (incl. batt) || 136 g ||
    20 || Hackability || Linux-based ||
    21 || CPU          || 533 MHz !MagicEyes Pollux SoC (ARM926TEJ-S, ARMv5 architecture) ||
    22 || Availability || Readily available from distributors worldwide (even [http://open-pandora.org/ CZ]) ||
    23 || Input        || D-pad, action buttons, touch screen ||
    24 || Approx. price || 3,600 CZK (incl. VAT) ||
     16|| '''Device class''' || Handheld game console ||
     17|| '''Dimensions (w x h x d)''' || 121 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm ||
     18|| '''Weight (incl. batt)''' || 136 g ||
     19|| '''Hackability''' || Linux-based ||
     20|| '''CPU''' || 533 MHz !MagicEyes Pollux SoC (ARM926TEJ-S, ARMv5 architecture) ||
     21|| '''Availability''' || Readily available from distributors worldwide (even [http://open-pandora.org/ CZ]) ||
     22|| '''Input''' || D-pad, action buttons, touch screen ||
     23|| '''Approx. price''' || 3,600 CZK (incl. VAT) ||
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    2625== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora_(console) Pandora] ==
    27 || Device class || Handheld game console / PC ||
    28 || Dimensions (w x h x d) || 140 mm x 83 mm x 28 mm ||
    29 || Weight (incl. batt) || 335 g ||
    30 || Hackability || Linux-based, community-based, but no schematics readily available ||
    31 || CPU          || 600 MHz OMAP3530 (Cortex-A8, ARMv7-A architecture) ||
    32 || Availability || Difficult to obtain - long waiting time a.t.m. from [http://open-pandora.org/ official site] ||
    33 || Input        || Keyboard, d-pad, action buttons, nubs, touch screen ||
    34 || Approx. price || 330 EUR (incl. VAT, excl. accessories) ||
     26|| '''Device class''' || Handheld game console / PC ||
     27|| '''Dimensions (w x h x d)''' || 140 mm x 83 mm x 28 mm ||
     28|| '''Weight (incl. batt)''' || 335 g ||
     29|| '''Hackability''' || Linux-based, community-based, but no schematics readily available ||
     30|| '''CPU''' || 600 MHz OMAP3530 (Cortex-A8, ARMv7-A architecture) ||
     31|| '''Availability''' || Difficult to obtain - long waiting time a.t.m. from [http://open-pandora.org/ official site] ||
     32|| '''Input''' || Keyboard, d-pad, action buttons, nubs, touch screen ||
     33|| '''Approx. price''' || 330 EUR (incl. VAT, excl. accessories) ||
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     35== [http://support.apple.com/kb/SP45 Apple iMac G5] ==
     36|| '''Device class''' || PC ||
     37|| '''Dimensions (w x h x d)''' || 426 mm x 430 mm x 173 mm ||
     38|| '''Weight''' || 8.4 kg ||
     39|| '''Hackability''' || supported by Linux ||
     40|| '''CPU''' || 1.8-2.0 GHz IBM PowerPC G5/970FX (PowerPC64 architecture) ||
     41|| '''Availability''' || no longer in production, only from second-hand sellers ||
     42|| '''Input''' || USB keyboard and mouse ||
     43|| '''Approx. price''' || 50-100 EUR (eBay) ||
     44|| '''Note''' || Uses PowerPC64 architecture which is currently not supported by HelenOS. ||
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     46== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SGI_Octane Sgi Octane] ==
     47|| '''Device class''' || Workstation ||
     48|| '''Dimensions (w x h x d)''' || 280 mm x 413 mm x 337 mm ||
     49|| '''Weight''' || 24.3 kg ||
     50|| '''Hackability''' || partially supported by OpenBSD ||
     51|| '''CPU''' || 2x 250 MHz MIPS R10000 (MIPS64 architecture) ||
     52|| '''Availability''' || no longer in production, only from second-hand sellers ||
     53|| '''Input''' || PS/2 keyboard and mouse ||
     54|| '''Approx. price''' || 50-100 EUR (eBay) ||
     55|| '''Note''' || Uses MIPS64 architecture which is currently not supported by HelenOS. ||